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5 Yuan Auspicious Matters - Traditional Chinese Mascot
| Issuer | People's Bank of China |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Value | 5 Yuan (5元, 伍圓) |
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| Obverse script | Chinese |
| Obverse lettering | 中华人民共和国 1997 |
| Reverse description | A chubby auspicious child (童子), rendered in high relief, is depicted holding a large carp fish, a traditional Chinese symbol of prosperity and good fortune. Surrounding the central figure are decorative floral and fungal (lingzhi) motifs, enhancing the overall auspicious composition. The legend 吉庆有余 appears along the upper portion of the field, conveying the traditional blessing of abundance and happiness. The denomination 5元 is inscribed in the lower field beneath the central design. The fine detail and polished surfaces attest to the proof-like quality of this commemorative issue. |
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